The Viking Invasion of Europe: More Than Just Violent Raiders

 Over a thousand years ago, a people known as the Vikings appeared in England and Europe, forever leaving their mark upon history. For over 200 years, the violent and plundering arrivals of the Vikings changed both European and Viking culture. Although in movies and popular culture, the Vikings are depicted as simply violent, barbaric … Read more

Toxic Shock Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

 Toxic Shock Syndromes is rare disease but when someone does get it, it is a life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. The researchers have discovered that toxic shock syndrome is caused by a poison produced by a bacterium that’s known as Staphylococcus aureus, which is also known staph. Another microbe that can … Read more

Analyzing Human Relationship Challenges in AT&T Inc.

 BUSIK5010 Managing Human Behavior in the Organization Professor Ali Trimzy Group 9 [Members: Tianyi Zhang, Xunpo Wang, Yunan Zhou] Table of Content    1.  Executive Summary 2.  Introduction 3.  Analysis of the problem 4.  Motivation and Job Satisfaction 5.  Recommendation 6.  Conclusion 7.  References 8.  Appendix Executive Summary Dating back to Bell Telephone Company … Read more

Childhood Play and Adventures in Africa: An Interview with Mumbe Kithakye

 My interview was with Mumbe Kithakye, who grew up in Africa. During the interview process, she struggled to answer where exactly she spent her childhood given that her parents often moved. Throughout this time, her family changed locations multiple times to accommodate her father’s career in urban development. As a result of her parent’s … Read more

The Study of Anomie: How Durkheim’s Research on Suicide Rates Highlights the Importance of Social Integration and Regulation in Modern Society

 Anomie is defined as a lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group. In this essay I will be looking primarily at the research of Emile Durkheim and his study into why suicide rates increased, taking into account the social factors which cause anomie, and why integration and regulation … Read more

The Story of New Balance: A Legacy of Innovation and Community Outreach

 Founded by William Riley in 1906 as the New Balance Arch Company, in Belmont, MA, New Balance manufactured arch supports and orthopedic shoes. During the fifties and sixties, athletes turned to the company for customized running shoes due to New Balance's unique expertise in handcrafting specialized footwear. Paul Kidd bought the company in 1956 … Read more

Poverty and Homelessness: The Devastating Link Between Poor Health and Economic Hardship

 America is notorious for poverty which has been alive for, well forever. Although, despite all the negativity going on in the world, for the past couple years it has been calculated that poverty rates are skyrocketing. Poverty exists when people lack safe, stable and appropriate places to live. Sheltered and unsheltered people are in … Read more

Lessons Learned from Spending Time with the Elderly

 Throughout the semester I have learned many things regarding the elderly that I before did not fully understand. Having been able to also spend time with elderly I have known all my life in addition to this new found knowledge I was able to understand better how to help them. During the semester I … Read more

Exploring Martial Music History with Composer George Frederick Root

 Drew Borden Dr. John Petito HIST151.NO2 11/5/2018 George Frederick Root Throughout history, with civilization’s different cultures and ideologies, there has always been one constant strife with the human race. War. With how many years this planet has been around, civilization after civilization have seen and been a part of so many wars. Thousands of … Read more